General News
Progress Reports for Quarter 3
Progress reports for Quarter 3 went home this past week. These provide the 4.5 week notice of how your child is progressing in their classes for this quarter. If you have questions or concerns about your child's grades, please reach out to your child's teacher(s) - a full 8th grade faculty contact list is provided at the bottom of this blog. Please check Parent Portal frequently so that we can address any academic concerns early! If you would like your child to receive extra help, PSP meets after school on Mondays and Tuesdays, and transportation is provided! Additionally, Saturday School is now in session! Please contact Ms. Ward (wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us) if you're interested or want more information.
8th Grade Field Trip to Cedar Shoals
On Tuesday we will be going on our annual field trip to Cedar Shoals High School, where students will be given a glimpse of everything high school has to offer by hearing from administrators, teachers, and current students, who will lead them on a walking tour around campus. Students were given permission forms last week and must get them signed by a parent/guardian in order to attend. If your child needs another permission form, please have them ask their teacher.
In addition to our field trip to Cedar Shoals, please be advised of the following important upcoming dates for 8th graders over the next few weeks:
PSP- Every Monday & Tuesday after school; ends the week of 4/2
Saturday School- Each Saturday from 9-12
February 12th- 8th grade field trip to Cedar Shoals
February 27th- Cedar Shoals counselors visit Hilsman to help 8th graders begin selecting their classes for next year
March 6th- Rising 9th Grade Parent Night at Cedar Shoals, 6pm
March 8-11- Band Trip
March 11-15- Spring Break
March 20-22- Parent Teacher Conferences
March 25th & 28th- 8th grade field trip to UGA
Saturday School
Saturday School is in full swing! This is an excellent opportunity for ALL students to prepare for the Georgia Milestones by working with their teachers in a relaxed, small-group setting. Additionally, it is also ideal for students currently enrolled in high school classes to review for their upcoming EOCTs. Saturday School operates on a rotating schedule so that students get to see multiple teachers and review multiple subjects each time. Transportation is also provided. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GET YOUR CHILD SIGNED UP! If you would like your child to attend or would like more information, have them get an application from from their teacher, or contact either the front office or Ms. Ward (wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us).
College/Career T-Shirt Day
Our monthly College/Career T-Shirt day will be this Monday, February 11th. Students are encouraged to wear a t-shirt representing a college (or career) with uniform bottoms. Please make sure the college is visible on the shirt, as solid colors are not permitted. Students who do not wish to participate must wear regular uniforms. Our staff will be decked out with shirts from our colleges and we hope students will join us!
Washington DC Trip Sign Up Info
Spaces are still available to sign up for the 8th grade field trip to Washington DC in May, but time is running out! If you're interested, please contact Mr. Blake (blakee@clarke.k12.ga.us) for more information as soon as possible.
Black History Month Program
The Hilsman Black History Month Presentation will take place on Thursday, February 21st from 6:00-7:00pm. Any students interested in performing, participating, or assisting with presentation, please see Mr. Blake or Ms. Page!
Panther Nation News Blog
Be sure to check Ms. Tolbert's Panther Nation News Blog, as it contains news, announcements, and information for the entire school!
Content News
Math News:
8th Grade
Monday: Solving equations review
Tuesday: Solving equations review; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Introducing equations with two variables
Thursday: Converting from standard form to slope-intercept form
Friday: EQ Test; Solving systems of equations graphically
**Students took their Unit 5 Test this past week. Please be checking Parent Portal to see how your child did. These grades will have a big impact on students' overall grades for the time being! Students will be allowed to complete test corrections in order to earn back partial credit for the problems they missed.
**Students are highly encouraged to attend PSP on Tuesday afternoons for extra help! If you are interested in attending, please contact Ms. Ward (wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us).
Accelerated Math
Monday: Understanding the correlation coefficient
Tuesday: Understanding the correlation coefficient; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Estimating correlation & line of best fit
Thursday: Correlation and linear regression
Friday: Correlation and linear regression
**More specific information on assignments, upcoming dates, etc. will be specified via group email.
ELA News:
Monday: Reading Southern Literature; drafting a thematic essay
Tuesday: Reading Southern Literature; drafting a thematic essay
Wednesday: Reading Southern Literature; critiquing thematic essays
Thursday: Reading Southern Literature; critiquing thematic essays
Friday: Freedom Friday; Milestone Review; Binder Checks
Science News:
8th Grade
Monday: Light Behavior Lab POST; Binder Checks
Tuesday: Light Behavior One-Pager
Wednesday: Sound- Learning with hands-on manipulatives
Thursday: Catchphrase Vocabulary Tournament
Friday: DSP Quiz
High School Science
Monday: Electromagnets Lab
Tuesday: Field trip to Cedar Shoals & debrief of High School; Binder Checks
Wednesday: AC/DC electricity and generators and motors
Thursday: Circuit Lab
Friday: Series and parallel discussion and Quiz on electricity
Social Studies News:
This week week in Georgia Studies we will be evaluating key developments after World War II.
Monday: Explain how technology transformed agriculture and created a population shift within the state
Tuesday: Trip to Cedar Shoals High School
Wednesday: Explain how the development of Atlanta under mayors William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr. impacted the state
Thursday: Explain how the development of Atlanta under mayors William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr. impacted the state; Binder Checks
Friday: Describe the relationship between the end of the white primary and the 1946 governor's race
Spanish News:
Wednesday: Reading comprehension
Thursday: San Valentin
Friday: Review direct object pronouns
**There will be Spanish tutoring on Mondays from 4:00-5:30 in Ms. Viera's room.
Ag/FFA
Ag
Monday: Creed 3 Crossword Worksheet
Tuesday: Creed 3 Quiz; After school: SAE Workday 4-5
Wednesday: Creed 4 Worksheet and SAE Check #2 (see Google Classroom for more information)
Thursday: Wildlife Test Review
Friday: Wildlife Test
Looking ahead- Ag Class test/quiz makeup day on February 21 7:45-8:15 and 4:00-4:30
FFA
Monday: Agriscience/Nursery Landscape 7:15-8:00
Tuesday: Agriscience/Nursery Landscape 7:15-8:00
Thursday: Agriscience/Nursery Landscape 7:15-8:00
8th Grade Faculty
Math:
Progress reports for Quarter 3 went home this past week. These provide the 4.5 week notice of how your child is progressing in their classes for this quarter. If you have questions or concerns about your child's grades, please reach out to your child's teacher(s) - a full 8th grade faculty contact list is provided at the bottom of this blog. Please check Parent Portal frequently so that we can address any academic concerns early! If you would like your child to receive extra help, PSP meets after school on Mondays and Tuesdays, and transportation is provided! Additionally, Saturday School is now in session! Please contact Ms. Ward (wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us) if you're interested or want more information.
8th Grade Field Trip to Cedar Shoals
On Tuesday we will be going on our annual field trip to Cedar Shoals High School, where students will be given a glimpse of everything high school has to offer by hearing from administrators, teachers, and current students, who will lead them on a walking tour around campus. Students were given permission forms last week and must get them signed by a parent/guardian in order to attend. If your child needs another permission form, please have them ask their teacher.
In addition to our field trip to Cedar Shoals, please be advised of the following important upcoming dates for 8th graders over the next few weeks:
PSP- Every Monday & Tuesday after school; ends the week of 4/2
Saturday School- Each Saturday from 9-12
February 12th- 8th grade field trip to Cedar Shoals
February 27th- Cedar Shoals counselors visit Hilsman to help 8th graders begin selecting their classes for next year
March 6th- Rising 9th Grade Parent Night at Cedar Shoals, 6pm
March 8-11- Band Trip
March 11-15- Spring Break
March 20-22- Parent Teacher Conferences
March 25th & 28th- 8th grade field trip to UGA
Saturday School
Saturday School is in full swing! This is an excellent opportunity for ALL students to prepare for the Georgia Milestones by working with their teachers in a relaxed, small-group setting. Additionally, it is also ideal for students currently enrolled in high school classes to review for their upcoming EOCTs. Saturday School operates on a rotating schedule so that students get to see multiple teachers and review multiple subjects each time. Transportation is also provided. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GET YOUR CHILD SIGNED UP! If you would like your child to attend or would like more information, have them get an application from from their teacher, or contact either the front office or Ms. Ward (wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us).
College/Career T-Shirt Day
Our monthly College/Career T-Shirt day will be this Monday, February 11th. Students are encouraged to wear a t-shirt representing a college (or career) with uniform bottoms. Please make sure the college is visible on the shirt, as solid colors are not permitted. Students who do not wish to participate must wear regular uniforms. Our staff will be decked out with shirts from our colleges and we hope students will join us!
Washington DC Trip Sign Up Info
Spaces are still available to sign up for the 8th grade field trip to Washington DC in May, but time is running out! If you're interested, please contact Mr. Blake (blakee@clarke.k12.ga.us) for more information as soon as possible.
Black History Month Program
The Hilsman Black History Month Presentation will take place on Thursday, February 21st from 6:00-7:00pm. Any students interested in performing, participating, or assisting with presentation, please see Mr. Blake or Ms. Page!
Panther Nation News Blog
Be sure to check Ms. Tolbert's Panther Nation News Blog, as it contains news, announcements, and information for the entire school!
Content News
Math News:
8th Grade
Monday: Solving equations review
Tuesday: Solving equations review; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Introducing equations with two variables
Thursday: Converting from standard form to slope-intercept form
Friday: EQ Test; Solving systems of equations graphically
**Students took their Unit 5 Test this past week. Please be checking Parent Portal to see how your child did. These grades will have a big impact on students' overall grades for the time being! Students will be allowed to complete test corrections in order to earn back partial credit for the problems they missed.
**Students are highly encouraged to attend PSP on Tuesday afternoons for extra help! If you are interested in attending, please contact Ms. Ward (wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us).
Accelerated Math
Monday: Understanding the correlation coefficient
Tuesday: Understanding the correlation coefficient; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Estimating correlation & line of best fit
Thursday: Correlation and linear regression
Friday: Correlation and linear regression
**More specific information on assignments, upcoming dates, etc. will be specified via group email.
ELA News:
Monday: Reading Southern Literature; drafting a thematic essay
Tuesday: Reading Southern Literature; drafting a thematic essay
Wednesday: Reading Southern Literature; critiquing thematic essays
Thursday: Reading Southern Literature; critiquing thematic essays
Friday: Freedom Friday; Milestone Review; Binder Checks
Science News:
8th Grade
Monday: Light Behavior Lab POST; Binder Checks
Tuesday: Light Behavior One-Pager
Wednesday: Sound- Learning with hands-on manipulatives
Thursday: Catchphrase Vocabulary Tournament
Friday: DSP Quiz
High School Science
Monday: Electromagnets Lab
Tuesday: Field trip to Cedar Shoals & debrief of High School; Binder Checks
Wednesday: AC/DC electricity and generators and motors
Thursday: Circuit Lab
Friday: Series and parallel discussion and Quiz on electricity
Social Studies News:
This week week in Georgia Studies we will be evaluating key developments after World War II.
Monday: Explain how technology transformed agriculture and created a population shift within the state
Tuesday: Trip to Cedar Shoals High School
Wednesday: Explain how the development of Atlanta under mayors William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr. impacted the state
Thursday: Explain how the development of Atlanta under mayors William B. Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Jr. impacted the state; Binder Checks
Friday: Describe the relationship between the end of the white primary and the 1946 governor's race
Spanish News:
Spanish 8th Grade
Wednesday: Introduction project- Build Your Clothes catalog
Thursday: Write the descriptions of your clothes line
Friday: Unit Test
Spanish I
Monday: Review how to buy clothes expression
Tuesday: Make conversations Wednesday: Introduction project- Build Your Clothes catalog
Thursday: Write the descriptions of your clothes line
Friday: Unit Test
Spanish I
Monday: Review stem-changing verbs
Tuesday: Introducing direct object pronouns Wednesday: Reading comprehension
Thursday: San Valentin
Friday: Review direct object pronouns
**There will be Spanish tutoring on Mondays from 4:00-5:30 in Ms. Viera's room.
Ag/FFA
Ag
Monday: Creed 3 Crossword Worksheet
Tuesday: Creed 3 Quiz; After school: SAE Workday 4-5
Wednesday: Creed 4 Worksheet and SAE Check #2 (see Google Classroom for more information)
Thursday: Wildlife Test Review
Friday: Wildlife Test
Looking ahead- Ag Class test/quiz makeup day on February 21 7:45-8:15 and 4:00-4:30
FFA
Monday: Agriscience/Nursery Landscape 7:15-8:00
Tuesday: Agriscience/Nursery Landscape 7:15-8:00
Thursday: Agriscience/Nursery Landscape 7:15-8:00
8th Grade Faculty
Math:
Tonya Ward, wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us
Mark Martin, martinm@clarke.k12.ga.us
Conor Naughton, naughtonc@clarke.k12.ga.us
Jason Pratt, prattj@clarke.k12.ga.us
ELA:
ELA:
Eric Blake, blakee@clarke.k12.ga.us
Cassie Page, pagec@clarke.k12.ga.us
Melanie Marty, maxeym@clarke.k12.ga.us
April Chester, chestera2@clarke.12.ga.us
Science:
Science:
Meganne Skinner, skinnerme@clarke.k12.ga.us
Diarra Mosley, mosleyd@clarke.k12.ga.us
Karen Myers, myersk@clarke.k12.ga.us
Social Studies:
Social Studies:
Jason Yungmann, yungmannj@clarke.k12.ga.us
Nyla Bell, belln@clarke.k12.ga.us
Angela Bright, brighta@clarke.k12.ga.us
Spanish:
Spanish:
Laura Viera, vieral@clarke.k12.ga.us
Enjoy the weekend, and go Panthers!
Enjoy the weekend, and go Panthers!
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